According to a press release from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation released Sunday, Dec. 15, investigators have made an arrest in the smash and grab burglary at Rangely True Value hardware store. Twenty-eight firearms were stolen from a display case in the store on Sept. 30, 2019. On Dec. 12,[Read More…]
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Elks donation …
Rangely Elks Lodge No. 1907 Exalted Ruler Jeff LeBleu accepted a Christmas donation from Chevron representative Michael Gillard. Lodge members expressed their sincere gratitude toward Chevron for the donation. (Left to right) Lodge secretary Don Reed, treasurer Gretchen Conner, Michael Gillard, Jeff LeBleu and Leading Knight Chris Hall. Courtesy photo
Students of the month(s) …
Photo Photos by Roxie Fromang
Coat Drive …
Leana Cox with Phi Theta Kappa sorority poses with coats collected during the annual Rangely Coat Drive. The final distribution dates are Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside Rangely Town Hall. Roxie Fromang Photo
Rangely CommUNITY Christmas Celebration …
Rangely celebrated the first annual Old Fashioned CommUNITY Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 7. The festivities included a short Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony on the 78th year anniversary of Japan’s attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1941. Rio Blanco Veteran Services Representative John[Read More…]
The Magic of Christmas …
Paulette Quezada admires the ornaments on the tree at The Gathering after Rangely’s first annual Christmas CommUNITY celebration. ????Roxie Fromang
Dinosaur Diamond seeks electric vehicle charging station in Rangely
RANGELY | Rangely Town Manager Lisa Piering and the Board of Trustees discussed coordinating snow removal with other local entities to save resources during the Nov. 26 regular board meeting. Trustee Matt Billgren reported that the Polar Plunge was very successful and noted the positive interaction between the Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Santa’s Gift Shop Bazaar raises funds for 80% of RE-4 district’s school lunch debt
RANGELY | Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Santa’s Gift Shop Bazaar which took place Nov. 23 at the Early Education Center was a huge hit, sure to grow in popularity. Not only did local and regional vendors enjoy the marketplace but Rangely area residents were able to get[Read More…]
Further explanation of floodplain mapping provided
RANGELY | In order to address concerns from Rio Blanco County in regard to the proposed updated county flood plain mapping, representatives from infrastructure firm AECOM, the Colorado Water Conservation Board, the National Flood Insurance Program, and FEMA met with community partners including Rangely Town Manager Lisa Piering, Town of[Read More…]
Mental health resources topic of Rangely forum
RANGELY | “We need more resources.” That was the summation from every agency that deals with mental health crises represented Monday at a meeting in Rangely convened by the Herald Times and The Colorado Independent to discuss the status of mental health, policing and communication in Rio Blanco County following[Read More…]
Reward offered for information in Rangely True Value burglaries
RANGELY | Information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individuals who burglarized Rangely True Value on Sept. 30 — walking away with 28 firearms — and who broke in again, it’s believed, on Nov. 4, could be worth up to $10,000. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms[Read More…]
Potential skate park …
On Nov. 25 CNCC and the Town of Rangely held two public input meetings to discuss the possibility of the two organizations collaborating on the conception of a skate park, pump track, or other improvement project that targets users, Rangely teens and CNCC students. Town Planner Jocelyn Mullen also spoke[Read More…]
